Colors and shapes

In France we had this really nice conversation that artist obviously see/ perceive the world differently. To speak for myself I almost see everything in color and shapes. The following photos illustrate what I mean.

Of course for every artist it is something different, but this one moment seems to be the same for our kind. Or at least your fellows can easily get what the other person meant. That’s why it’s so nice to be together with like minded people, in this case a bunch of artist. One of us shouted. »Oh, look at that« and six heads turned arround and six voices went: »Oh, wow, look at that«, »How beuatiful«, »What colors«…

One of our ladies replied. »Finally somebody understands me. Back home they sometimes think I turned nuts or have lost all my marbles or I am just a crazy artist.«

About me

I am fascinated by the light conditions of the countryside, particularly in Northern Germany. I grew up in Hamburg so I am used to the rugged countryside and sometimes bleak weather and light conditions. The light in northern country landscapes is very special and it is indescribably beautiful. It touches my soul and opens up my heart when I visit the coast and feel the elemental force of the sea.
As opposed to my seascapes, I am very interested in the closely cropped views of the harbor and its endless diversity of shapes and colors.

With pastel painting l have found the ideal medium to artistically and creatively transform these special conditions of illumination. I love to spread pigment on paper without anything else in between.
Pastel paintings come alive when you put different layers of colour on the canvas. This is a great artistic stimulus for me. Which combination of colour pigments can be used to achieve precisely the effect of light and shade that I want? During the artistic process, layers of colour are continually built up and removed until the light situation has been captured and the picture can unfold its unique illuminating power.